| T | E | |
| SG | <1.016 | >1.016. |
| Prot (g/dL) | <3 | >3 |
| Prot (fluid:serum) | <1/2 | >1/2 |
| LDH (IU) | <200 | >200 |
| LDH (fluid:serum) | <0.6 | >0.6 |
| WBC | < 1000 /mm3 | >1000 /mm3 |
| glucose | same as serum | less than serum |
| pH | 7.4-7.5 | <7.4 |
Exudate is more concentrated, has more protein, more LDH, more WBC, is more
acidic and has LESS glucose. Transudate numbers are always LESS, except glucose
and pH.